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Breitbart.tv : Man Wins Handgun Lawsuit Against Chicago

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:44:20 +0000

At first blush, grimreaperxx, it seems both sides could be to blame here, but I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment. It is a good idea to be certified and yes, of course Duenas could drive a few miles out of town and get certified, but here's the problem: a local government cannot do an end run around the constitution by creating laws that essentially circumvent guaranteed rights. To use a different example, a community may not want an adult bookstore to open, but the supreme court has ruled that even adult material (not "obscene" material) is afforded some measure of protection under the constitution. So like it or not, the community allows it to open, but then passes ordinances so restrictive it makes compliance overly difficult. For example, a community cannot require the book store only be allowed open 15 minutes a week, one week a month, 3 months of the year and then have a reasonable expectation that the bookstore owner can make a living. Of course, the bookstore could locate just outside the city limits, but the community is still doing an end run around the constitution and courts have repeatedly struck down these kinds of laws (and not just for adult bookstores, for lots of other businesses too). And no, I'm not advocating for adult bookstores. I'm merely saying that some laws, like the Chicago gun law in question, were clearly intended to do an "end run" around the constitution and need to be challenged.

Breitbart.com : Swedish royal couple turned away from German restaurant

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:42:41 +0000

"...we would be delighted to welcome them another time..." Yeah, like that's going to happen. Their ship came in but they weren't even at the dock.

http://eric.local/vmu/rebrand/ : CENTER OF PHONE ETIQUETTE

Wed, 18 May 2011 20:35:22 +0000

Put your big boy pants on, Moe. You're part of the problem. They were having a conference call in a public coffee shop, not in their company conference room. Ask your mom what it means to be inconsiderate of others.

Big Hollywood : Digital Technology Helps Drive-In Make a Comeback

Mon, 9 May 2011 23:53:00 +0000

My city had 4 drive-ins when I was growing up. There were also two nearby, one about 15 miles away and the other about 25. The five closest ones are gone now. The last one standing in my area is http://www.holidaydrivein.com/ I take my family at least a couple times a summer.

Breitbart.tv : Rudolph Tragically Slain in Parade Incident

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 04:20:47 +0000

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was killed today. Flying over Barcelona, the famed reindeer was hit by a flock of seagulls and a 747. Eyewitnesses report that the Reindeer in Spain was hit mainly by the plane.

Big Peace : A Speech Only A Lawyer Could Love

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:52:55 +0000

Whaaaat... the president gave a speech? Sorry, I was too busy not reading any of the new laws and not seeing any of the 68% of unspent stimulus money which was supposed to lift the economy and keep unemployment below 8% to notice.

Big Government : Nanny of the Month (Aug 2010): Police Chief Busts Guy Who Keeps Drunks Off the Street

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:41:37 +0000

Gee the Mexican drug cartels kidnapping Arizonans and running drugs through the US better not set up a lemonade stand or offer a drunk driver a ride.

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:35:29 +0000

The other day I was looking online for novelty songs from the 1940s and 1950s and came across this song "I'm No Communist" by Carson Robison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMskjKZ4r4E&fe... . Change the word "Communist" to "Socialist" and it is fascinating how most of this song, recorded nearly 60 years ago in 1952, is applicable to today. The song is a condemnation of Communism but is equally harsh on the Washington Big Government machine and us if we sit and do nothing.

Big Hollywood : Brad Pitt: Let's Execute Some BP Executives

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:50:05 +0000

Locally a formerly BP station I frequent had just changed over to the Marathon brand right before the oil spill. After news of the spill had dragged on for two months, I asked the owner (family business, hands on, there every day) if he was glad he made the switch when he did. He breathed a big sigh and said "yes" and that he has a brother who owns a BP station in New York whose business dropped -- in half -- because of the constant news coverage of an event 1,000 miles away he had no control over.

Big Hollywood : Brad Pitt: Let's Execute Some BP Executives

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:20:30 +0000

For Best Actor in the Too Stupid To Live category... Brad Pitt! Scientists Find That Tons Of Oil Seep Into The Gulf Of Mexico Each Year http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/01/0001... The BP Spill: Has the Damage Been Exaggerated? http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,20... Petroleum Crude Oil http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Petroleum_crude_oi...

Breitbart.tv : CNN Links Double-Dip Recession with 'W'

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:42:47 +0000

Is it any wonder why CNN finds itself running sixth in a five horse race? "This is CNN, the Worldwide Leader in News... except for all those other news organizations"

Big Journalism : The AP 'Fact-Checks' the Ground Zero Mosque, Finds Republicans Intolerant Bigots

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:37:53 +0000

If anyone need a reminder here's a "terrorist timeline". http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212088/tertime.h...

Breitbart.tv : Brutal Rape Caught on Security Camera

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:29:05 +0000

Id rather hear Judge Judy's.

Breitbart.tv : Russell Simmons: 'Did We Blame Christians for First WTC Attack?'

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:19:08 +0000

Timothy McVeigh was A) not a Christian and B) denounced by many Christian leaders from all around the country within hours of the bombing. Even if he was getting them mixed up, Russell Simmons is still an idiot.

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:44:47 +0000

I enjoyed the movies but they were more or less average. On first watching I thought the fight scenes were cool too. But on second watching, when I paid more attention to details, a lot of these scenes aren't much more than quick camera edits. He really doesn't do much. Not all of them, but most of them. For my money the fight scenes with Jason Statham in the first Transporter movie are much, much better.

Big Hollywood : Even More Intellectual Dishonesty From Jon Stewart

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:44:06 +0000

"...Such facts were unimportant Wednesday evening, for Stewart..." He's never let fact stand in his way before. It would confuse him.

Big Hollywood : Meet Some of the People Jon Stewart Trashes as Bigots

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:35:21 +0000

Since when has the Left cared about so deeply about religion? Are they now rallying to allow prayer back in schools? Have they suddenly decided the words "under God" in the pledge of allegiance ISN'T "ramming your religion down my throat"? Is the ACLU filing lawsuits against the government so graduation ceremonies can begin with an invocation? Have they done a 180 on displaying the 10 commandments? Please, Leftists, you're embarrassing yourselves.

Big Hollywood : Death of the Television Star: Reality Shows Deliver High Ratings for Less Money, Smaller Egos

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03:49 +0000

Do most actors have huge egos? Yes. Are many overpaid? In my opinion "yes". On the other hand, it's not really any of my business what actors make. It's all part of the process. If they are the reason the show draws an audience - and advertisers that support the show - then they should get whatever they can negotiate for. Shows are cancelled all the time. If the networks don't want to spend the money, they won't. Personally, I think it's obscene what pro athletes are paid, yet even in this economy I don't see empty stadiums or poor ratings or fans refusing to buy expensive crap with their favorite team's logo on it. So let them get whatever the market will bear. It takes real effort to put together a quality, compelling and entertaining show and that should be rewarded. Most reality shows don't fit that bill and one result is there have been 10 lousy reality shows for every "good" one. After 20 + years of reality shows, frankly I'd like to see them fade away.

Breitbart.tv : Viral Video: Hiker Gets Emotional Over Double Rainbow

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:29:26 +0000

Wonder if this guy is related to the "Leave Britney Alone" dude and the "Don't Tase Me Bro" guy?

Big Hollywood : 'Expendables' Trailer: Men Must Take Back Hollywood

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:33:49 +0000

Real men don't need no steenking script.